Lunar New Year Parade steps off in Chinatown
It's a nearly 30-year tradition where thousands pack the streets. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian was there Sunday for the celebration of the rare Year of the Fire Horse.
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It's a nearly 30-year tradition where thousands pack the streets. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian was there Sunday for the celebration of the rare Year of the Fire Horse.
Tuesday marked Lunar New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Horse. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin was in Chinatown for the celebrations and the traditions being passed on to the next generation.
Families gathered across New York City on Tuesday to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Communities in Queens are preparing to celebrate cultures with color and tradition. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan went to flushing, where preparations are underway for the Year of the Horse.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends a morning at Pearl River Mart, a family business that dates back to 1971 from Chinatown to SoHo.
The 27th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival is being held today in Lower Manhattan.
New York City's annual Lunar New Year Parade takes over Chinatown on Sunday.
Lunar New Year celebrations continued across New York City on Saturday, from events at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and Lincoln Center to a parade in Queens.
Public schools across New York state were closed Wednesday to recognize the Lunar New Year as an official holiday for the first time. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan went to Flushing, Queens to see how the community is celebrating the Year of the Snake.
As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, a traditional firecracker ceremony was held Wednesday in Lower Manhattan.
CUNY campuses will close Wednesday in recognition of Lunar New Year. It's one of four religious and cultural holidays CUNY is observing for the first time this year.
Jean Lin, founder of the downtown design gallery and studio Colony, shares simple ways to refresh your home for the Lunar New Year.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted its annual Lunar New Year festival Saturday with performances and activities.
Confetti fluttered to the pounding of the traditional drums -- sights and sounds for many newcomers this year.
Confetti fluttered to the pounding of the traditional drums -- sights and sounds for many newcomers this year. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Thousands are set to line the streets for the 16th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival on Sunday.
A Lunar New Year celebration was held Saturday at the South Street Seaport.
The annual parade has been taking place since 1988 and promotes unity among neighborhoods.
The annual parade has been taking place since 1988 and promotes unity among neighborhoods. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Spectators filled the streets to mark the Year of the Dragon, and this year's celebration was extra special.
Thousands of New Yorkers celebrated in the streets Saturday, marking the Lunar New Year. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Sy4C0M
Twelve businesses are benefiting from an art giveaway that rewards customers with free collectible calendars.
Lunar New Year is almost here. Saturday, celebrations will usher in the Year of the Dragon. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports on preparations in New York City and a campaign that's helping small businesses.
Millions of people across the world are getting ready to celebrate Lunar New Year, which kicks off Saturday.
Students say the festival allows them to come together with loved ones, honor ancestors, and summon good luck for the future.
The family of a 14-year-old boy who was struck by a piece of a building facade on Queens sidewalk in May is filing a lawsuit.
An NYPD officer is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, in connection to an off-duty shooting in the Bronx back in March.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.
What began as a reading group for theater lovers has grown into a weekly gathering at the Brooklyn Public Library where New Yorkers of all backgrounds come together for discussion, connection and creativity.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reacting to threats from President Trump's border czar about sending more ICE agents to the state.
The family of a 14-year-old boy who was struck by a piece of a building facade on Queens sidewalk in May is filing a lawsuit.
An NYPD officer is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, in connection to an off-duty shooting in the Bronx back in March.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.
What began as a reading group for theater lovers has grown into a weekly gathering at the Brooklyn Public Library where New Yorkers of all backgrounds come together for discussion, connection and creativity.
Long Island reporter Jennifer McLogan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Folio Awards Luncheon.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
The first World Cup game at MetLife Stadium is Saturday, and it will be a major test for NJ Transit. Here's what to expect.
With the temperatures rising into the 90s and a dangerous heat index, Newark, New Jersey, is activating a Code Red warning to keep residents and soccer fans attending World Cup festivals safe.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Fans will soon gather at Choripan in Hackensack, New Jersey, to root for Argentina as they look to win their second consecutive World Cup title.
MetLife Stadium, which hosts its first match of the World Cup this Saturday, has undergone a transformation.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.
Long Island reporter Jennifer McLogan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Folio Awards Luncheon.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
A Long Island woman says her efforts to avoid check washing didn't keep her from being robbed, calling the experience "upsetting and disheartening."
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is front and center in New York and New Jersey, where there are plenty of free watch parties and events happening.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reacting to threats from President Trump's border czar about sending more ICE agents to the state.
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
A judge has found former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander not guilty in a bench trial over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall.
The bench trial of former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall got underway on Wednesday in Manhattan.
Calls to ban horse carriages in New York City are growing after a horse collapsed and died in Central Park Tuesday.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
The first World Cup game at MetLife Stadium is Saturday, and it will be a major test for NJ Transit. Here's what to expect.
Juan Soto hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the New York Mets earned a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.
The NYPD said "reckless and dangerous" fan behavior before and after the game between the Knicks and Spurs justified stepped-up security around the Garden.
A video shared online shows at least one egg tossed in the direction of the San Antonio Spurs superstar as he entered his hotel following the loss to the Knicks.
Fans will soon gather at Choripan in Hackensack, New Jersey, to root for Argentina as they look to win their second consecutive World Cup title.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
For the first time, a rare case of Lyme disease has been detected in New York state.
A local fashion designer is having a major New York moment. Her custom Knicks-inspired designs are now being sold at Madison Square Garden and other locations. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The family of a 14-year-old boy who was struck by a piece of a building facade on Queens sidewalk is filing a lawsuit. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke exclusively with the teen's parents.
A theater workshop at the Brooklyn Public Library has turned into something far bigger. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger shows us how New Yorkers from various walks of life are finding a sense of community in an unexpected place.
Twelve-year-old Knicks superfan Carmelo Rios, who was named after Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony, got to meet his namesake at Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
